Science. Business. Society.
Vol. 6 (2021), Issue 2, pg(s) 58-61

BUSINESS

Supplier’s Reverse Logistics Process Management

  • 1 University of Zagreb Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences

Abstract

Reverse logistics processes generate significant logistics costs if not optimized continuously and are often being undetermined. Logistics companies emphasize the necessity for optimization and process uniformization to its highest possible extent, while disadvantages as process duration, educated personnel, and unsatisfied consumers are reverse logistics barriers. For the paper research, the focus has been directed to reverse logistics process analysis at the location of a supplier on the Republic of Croatia logistics market. The case study consists of highlighting reverse logistics issues, on-site analysis, and possibilities to optimize time-consuming processes. Analysis has been provided throughout time measurement of individual reverse logistics process with suggestions for optimization.

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